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‘Antidote’ Review: A Tense, Entertaining Documentary About the Perils of Investigative Journalism
In doc 'Antidote,' James Jones follows reporters and activists as they uncover the truth behind Vladimir Putin's war against the Russian opposition.
Faced with grave consequences, their quest opposing the war in Ukraine and the Russian regime’s autocratic methods gives “Antidote” its emotional center. His son appears on-camera, his daughter is heard on the phone and the mystery surrounding his father’s disappearance connects the personal to the professional in tangible ways. While “Antidote” might appear to be a straightforward David vs. Goliath story, in choosing to concentrate on the arduous work of how the truth gets uncovered, the filmmakers end up making a rousing, feature-length call to action.
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